Emily opened her eyes and saw that her vision was blurry. Well, shit. I am dreaming again. Why am I always in this damn place? She walked through the dream realm and considered just staying there. She kept walking and fell upon a frame that was moving. She looked into it and it got bigger and bigger and absorbed her and she was in a dream or memory. She started to eye the situation carefully. She recognized the room as one in the castle, but they all looked the same so there was no telling where she was, but then she heard something. She heard something like a moan. She turned her head and saw something that a child should never witness, her parents were making-out on the chaise. She then knew that it was either Emma or Regina that she was in and decided that making her presence known will help her find out who she is invading. She walked closer to the couch. She was spotted by Regina and Regina went bug-eyed. She saw panic, terror, horror and lust in the brown chocolate pools. Emma turned to the intruder and saw who it was, but continued her ministrations. That would not be how the regular Emma would react, so she came to a conclusion. Yup, definitely Regina's dream. I am going to have a serious talk to her about these dreams. Emily turned and walked away from the scene that had just unfolded. She did not want to have that talk in the morning, but knew it was inevitable. She walked out of that dream and went to another. She was surrounded by forest and could hear fighting in the background. Grunts and pants that could only be associated with someone wielding a sword. She saw that Snow was fighting something. She got closer and saw that is was someone that looked just like her grandmother, but she was wearing a black and red dress and had a ball of fire. Emily didn't know what was going on, but she saw someone in trouble and did the only thing she could. Emily jumped in and stabbed Snow in the back, well dark Snow, not good Snow wearing a very bad ass looking bandit outfit. The dark figure started to fade. Emily then turned to the remaining Snow.
"Emily, what are you doing here?"
"I kind of stumble into dreams, now. I don't know how, but it helps me calm down, but there are things that can't be unseen. I have no idea what is going on. Who was that?"
"Alternate me. It happened when the book was rewritten. Henry told you about Issac. Maybe this can get you to your goal of whatever is going on."
"I think dream stumbling could be a good thing. I just need to find the right one. The one that can give me the most information. Sorry for invading your dream, though it didn't seem that pleasant. See you in the morning."
Emily left the dream and continued her walk. She eventually went into a dream about a curse being enacted that could take them to a realm without magic. She had to crush the heart of the person she loves most, but since she can't love it has to be hate. Hate is the exact opposite of love and that was her loop hole. The emotion has to be the opposite of what you seek. It was so painfully simple. She woke up with a start and ran out of her room to the dining room. She was bouncing in her seat. She knew what she has to do and this was not going to be something she takes lightly. Regina and Snow finally woke up, both wanting to talk to Emily about what they saw.
"We are not talking about this now. I found a way to get to this world, but it is at the steepest price."
"The Dark Curse," Regina said glumly. "How did you find out about that?"
"Dream walking."
"Now, there is something that we need to talk about. You should not be entering dreams without warning. There are things that are private."
"Yes, I know that now. Anyways, with me the thing I love most is nonexistent because of my magic, so I figured out a loophole that none of you have figured out."
"Please say you don't have to kill someone."
"The equivalence to love for me is hate. I still have to crush someone's heart, but it can be someone who is already dead. I just have to make a quick stop."
"Hell, no! I am not letting you go to the Underworld."
"I need to. I need to crush Zelena's heart. She hurt you more than anyone and that aggravates me more than I can describe."
"She is still my sister. You are not going... at least not alone."
"What?"
"I have been there and I think I should be the one with you."
"Okay, but we need to go now."
Regina and Emily left the room. Emily knew that to summon Charon was to have to blood of someone who has survived the Underworld summon them. Regina used a dagger and split her hand. She drew the blood and summoned this person. Soon fog started to surround them and a boat in the distance could be seen. They walked on the water and were taken to hell, literally. Regina already went through this and wasn't phased by this, but Emily was completely freaking out. She had only heard stories about this and it was actually happening. Regina saw the distress in her eyes and decided to spark a conversation.
"So, about my dream you entered."
"I get it. You have fantasies and I should not have invaded you thoughts. Also, you could have at least made ma look a little more, well, um, hot. Your dreams do not give her justice. There are somethings that I thought I would see and that did not include a make-out session by my moms."
"I need to apologize. I was frightened. I never thought that you could do that. And I certainly did not want you of all people to see that. I should get my dreams in order and fantasies in check before I sleep or you will be wondering and seeing more than I want anyone to see."
"I couldn't agree more. I think we are here. Do you know where to go?"
"I know exactly where to go. I have to have a chat with my mother."
They both entered the Storybrooke looking place and Regina sighed. She never thought she would ever return back to this place, until she had a grandchild or two. She went to the town hall and went to see her mother. They both walked into the office and saw the Queen of Hearts in the flesh, well sort of.
"Regina, darling, not that I'm not glad to see you, but what are you doing back here? It hasn't been nearly long enough."
"My daughter and I need to get back to Storybrooke. When she was born I took away her powers and sent her away. Her magic is controlled by her love and taking magic away takes her love. She needs to discover herself and that would be in Storybrooke. She says her loophole in the curse requires her to crush the heart of the person her hates the most. That would be Z. This is the way and I think Emily has found a way not to kill someone."
"Okay, but Zelena has been with Hades. She is a bit preoccupied."
"I can find a way. I have to go to Hades anyways because I am in his territory again."
"Okay. You should get going, darling. You have a long journey. Nice to see you, Emily."
"Nice to meet you, Grandma. I need to get my magic because I feel very vulnerable without it."
"I get that. Regina don't stand there gawking."
"How do you know each other?"
"Story book."
"I have been following your family for a long time. She brought you so much joy, but you gave her up to give her the bast chance at a life. That should have been something I did, but I didn't, but I am so glad that you made the choices you did. I am so proud of you."
"Thank you, mother. We really must get going."
"Good-bye, dears. Please don't return anytime soon."
Regina and Emily walked away and went to the park to see that Zelena and Hades were pretty comfortable together. It was odd that Hades let Zelena stay, but it made some sense. They both shared the same twisted ways. Regina walked right up to them with a determined face on.
"Zelena, we need your help."
"Hello, sis. And hello to you Emily."
"That voice, where have I heard it?" Emily spoke and then realization hit her. "Your the miasma. You are the one who sent me on this wild goose chase. Why?"
"Because, now I return with the living. I just need to do some small spell." Zelena looked directly at Regina and started to chant. It was an unknown language, but could tell that nothing good could have come from it. Emily tried to stop it, but she was held in place by magic. She screamed at the top of her lungs for Zelena to stop. Hades just sat there with the most sickening smirk on his face. He knew all along that this was the plan and now something horrible was going to happen to her mom. The person she loved. It hit her; she was never meant to find her love in this world, but she was always meant to find it in the people that would support her in the worst times and still be by her side. Her family loved her and when she opened herself up to them, they accepted her; all of her. She realized that she was loved and now she loved these people that somehow she let in. She found the part of herself that was protected and safe. She found family. She then saw her hands start to glow with a warm blue and pink streak hue. She momentarily looked at her mom, then she saw it. Then, the impossible happened, Emily saw the essence of Regina and Zelena switch bodies. Their very beings seemed to change between the two sisters. She was so shocked, she almost forgot how to speak. Almost. She yelled and screamed for her mom. She needed to figure out what happened, but then she was pulled out of the Underworld. Fog surrounded her and everything went black, and the last thing she heard was Zelena's voice saying, "I love you, baby girl. No matter what world. I will always love you. Just find out the truth and follow your instincts."
